Dixon Springs, Illinois

Dixon Springs is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, United States. Dixon Springs is 10 miles (16 km) west of Golconda.

Dixon Springs, Illinois
Dixon Springs, Illinois is located in Illinois
Dixon Springs, Illinois
Dixon Springs, Illinois
Dixon Springs, Illinois is located in the United States
Dixon Springs, Illinois
Dixon Springs, Illinois
Coordinates: 37°23′04″N 88°40′07″W / 37.38444°N 88.66861°W / 37.38444; -88.66861
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPope
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID407260[1]

History

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Dixon Springs was named after William Dixon, the first settler, in 1848. In the early 1900s it became a favorite summer resort.[2]

Attractions

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Dixon Springs park is located in the village. It has play places and a swimming pool with a waterslide. The chocolate factory is another favorite thing to do and serves chocolate and ice cream.

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dixon Springs, Illinois
  2. ^ "Pope County Historical Reminiscences". genealogytrails.com. Illinois Genealogy Trails. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2015.